Romans 5:21

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Cross-reference

Romans 5:17 Parallel

Romans 5:17 directly precedes, stating that those who receive grace will reign in life—the same grace reigning through righteousness.

Romans 5:14 Parallel

Romans 5:14 establishes death's reign through Adam, which this verse contrasts with grace's reign through Christ — a direct parallel in Paul's argument.

Romans 6:23 Parallel

In Romans 6:23, the same contrast between sin's wage (death) and God's gift (eternal life) echoes the reign of grace leading to eternal life.

Romans 6:16 Parallel

In Romans 6:16, Paul reinforces the same binary: slavery to sin leads to death, slavery to righteousness leads to life, echoing grace's reign.

Romans 6:14 Parallel

Romans 6:14 states sin shall not be your master because you are under grace — directly echoing the reign of grace over sin in this verse.

Romans 6:12 Parallel

Romans 6:12 applies this: since grace reigns, do not let sin reign in your body — a practical command flowing from the reign of grace.

Romans 11:6 Parallel

Romans 11:6 clarifies that grace excludes works—reinforcing the reign of grace through righteousness here.

Romans 9:23 Related theme

Romans 9:23 speaks of vessels of mercy prepared for glory—the same goal as grace reigning to eternal life here.

Romans 8:2 Parallel

Romans 8:2 shows the 'law of the Spirit of life' freeing from sin/death—the same reign of grace to eternal life described here.

Romans 3:21 Parallel

In Romans 3:21, righteousness apart from law is revealed — the foundation for the reign of grace through righteousness in Romans 5:21.

Romans 8:10 Parallel

Romans 8:10 contrasts sin's death with the Spirit's life because of righteousness, mirroring the death vs life outcome.

In 1 John 5:11-13, eternal life is in God's Son, clarifying that the life grace gives is in Christ.

1 John 2:25 Parallel

In 1 John 2:25, the promise of eternal life directly corresponds to the eternal life that grace brings through Christ.

Proverbs 10:2 teaches that righteousness delivers from death, reinforcing the link between righteousness and life in Romans 5:21.

Exodus 34:6 Allusion

In Exodus 34:6, God reveals himself as merciful and gracious, the source of the grace that reigns in Romans 5:21.

In Numbers 21:9, looking at the bronze serpent brings life, typifying Christ who gives eternal life through grace.

Philippians 3:9 clarifies that the righteousness through which grace reigns is from faith in Christ, not law—a key parallel.

2 Corinthians 8:9 exemplifies Christ's grace becoming poor to make us rich—the same grace that reigns to eternal life here.

1 Corinthians 15:45 contrasts the first Adam (death) with the last Adam (life-giving spirit)—the same death-to-life transition here.

1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as our righteousness—the very righteousness through which grace reigns to eternal life here.

In Deuteronomy 9:6, God's gift of the land is not because of human righteousness — the same grace-based logic as the reign of grace in Christ.

Psalm 85:10 Allusion

In Psalm 85:10, mercy and truth meet, righteousness and peace kiss — a prophetic picture of how grace and righteousness unite in Christ.

Luke 23:43 Parallel

In Luke 23:43, the thief's immediate paradise with Jesus illustrates grace reigning — salvation by faith alone, not works, as in Romans.

Proverbs 12:28 states that the path of righteousness is life with no death, directly paralleling the eternal life through righteousness.

In Matthew 19:16, the rich young ruler asks how to earn eternal life by works — contrasting with Romans where grace, not deeds, gives eternal life.

In Matthew 20:9, the parable's late workers receiving full pay illustrates grace reigning — reward not based on merit, matching Romans' theme.

Mark 2:17 Parallel

In Mark 2:17, Jesus calling sinners shows that grace, not self-righteousness, brings salvation — directly paralleling the reign of grace in Romans.

Luke 18:13 Parallel

In Luke 18:13, the tax collector's plea for mercy exemplifies receiving grace through humility — the very attitude that leads to eternal life in Romans.

Acts 15:11 Parallel

In Acts 15:11, Peter affirms salvation through grace of Jesus — directly parallels grace reigning to eternal life in Romans 5:21.

John 14:6 Parallel

In John 14:6, Jesus declares he is the way, truth, and life — the exclusive path to the eternal life that grace brings in Romans 5:21.

John 6:40 Parallel

In John 6:40, everyone who looks to the Son and believes has eternal life — directly mirrors the result of grace reigning in Romans 5:21.

John 4:14 Parallel

In John 4:14, Jesus offers living water that wells up to eternal life — parallel to grace reigning to eternal life in Romans 5:21.

John 3:15 Parallel

In John 3:15, belief in Jesus brings eternal life — the same outcome as the grace that reigns through righteousness in Romans 5:21.

John 1:17 Parallel

In John 1:17, the law/grace contrast underlies Paul's point that grace, not law, brings righteousness to eternal life.

Job 33:24 Typology

In Job 33:24, a ransom delivers from the Pit — a foreshadowing of Christ's ransom that brings eternal life through grace.

Ephesians 2:4 grounds grace in God's rich mercy and great love—the same divine initiative behind grace reigning through righteousness.

John 1:16 Related theme

John 1:16 speaks of receiving grace from Christ's fullness, complementing the idea of grace reigning through Christ.

In 1 Peter 5:10, the God of all grace calls believers to eternal glory, aligning with grace leading to eternal life.

Titus 3:4 Parallel

In Titus 3:4, the kindness of God appears as the source of salvation — the same grace that reigns through righteousness in Romans 5:21.

Titus 2:11 Parallel

Titus 2:11 shows grace appearing for salvation, which is the same grace that reigns to eternal life in Romans.

Galatians 5:5 adds waiting by the Spirit for the hope of righteousness—expanding how righteousness leads to the eternal life mentioned here.

Galatians 3:22 shows the flip side: Scripture imprisoned everything under sin so that the promise by faith could come—complementing grace's reign.

John 10:28 Parallel

In John 10:28, Jesus promises eternal life and security to his sheep, reinforcing the eternal life outcome of grace's reign.

In Ezekiel 33:16, sins not remembered and the promise of life parallel the eternal life through grace in Romans — forgiveness leading to life.

In Matthew 25:46, eternal life for the righteous is the same destination Romans describes — but the means (grace) is not highlighted there.